ENTRY SUBMISSION RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

TASTE AWARDS Finalists are selected from nomination submissions by the ACADEMY OF MEDIA TASTEMAKERS, a diverse and respected association of food & wine editors, writers and bloggers, chefs, fashion journalists, television producers and stations, online video platforms, mobile device providers, retail and technology enterprises, and others.

There is also a set of Viewer’s Choice Awards, selected online by the general public.

Selected winners of the Annual TASTE AWARDS will be announced in December  and January.

Winners of the TASTE AWARDS (aka the TASTY Awards) will receive their honors in the Spring, celebrated nationally and in California (Hollywood / Beverly Hills).

Official Annual TASTE AWARDS Trailer from TasteTV on Vimeo.

WHO CAN SUBMIT A NOMINATION

– Nominations can be submitted by any associate of the program.
– Eligible associates include hosts, producers, production companies, studios, channels, networks, web platforms, sponsors, managers, agents, publicists, representatives, distributors and device systems.
– By submitting a program or content, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to do so.
– Original air dates must be between October 2023 – October 2024.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

• – To submit a nomination, please complete the Entry Form
• – On the Entry form, an online link should be provided where the Judge’s panel can view/hear/or review a sample(s) of the Entry. In the case of films, an online screening site is acceptable.
• – All nominations submitted should be accompanied by the Entry Fee. The  Entrants will be forwarded to the payment page after the nomination has been submitted. Nominations not submitted with an Entry Fee will not be reviewed by the Academy. (Duplicate entries will not be refunded)

• – An Entry can be submitted in up to 4 different categories. A new Entry Form must be completed in order to submit a program in more than 4 different categories.
• – All Entries must be in English (native, dubbed, or subtitled), excluding the Best Foreign Language Program. Television or radio programs that have not aired in the United States or Canada should be only entered in the International category (Web programs, etc. can be entered into non-International categories).

AWARDS TIMELINE

– Early Bird Nomination Submission: Thru July 14
– Regular Nomination Submission: July 15 – end of August
– Extended & Past Due Nomination Submission: Close October/Early November
–  Voting: November – December
– Finalist Nominees announced: Late December / Early January
– TASTE AWARDS Celebration: March/April  (Depending on Calendar Year. Location Los Angeles: Hollywood / Beverly Hills)

ENTRY FEES

A) The Early Bird Fee is $55 (USD, ends mid-July).
B) The Standard Fee is $60 (USD, Ends mid-September).
C) The Extended Deadline Fee is $70 (USD, Ends early-October)
D) The Final Deadline  Fee is $75 (USD, Ends October).